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“Saturday Night Lights” a Grassroots Community Activity Initiative

July 16, 2015 admin 0

“Saturday Night Lights” a Grassroots Community Activity Initiative – The first installation of Sankofa Saturdays was a resounding success. The program is currently piloted at Clanzel Brown Park as one of its premiere “Saturday Night […]

Seniors ‘Sneak’ Up on Daily Exercise

July 16, 2015 admin 0

When you think of Silver Sneakers, you probably think of a sporty pair of tennis shoes. However for seniors attending the Johnson Family YMCA, it means organized camaraderie and fellowship combined with fitness and a […]

I LOVE Philly and You will Too!

July 10, 2015 admin 0

By Urban Traveler Lynn Jones – I LOVE Philly! Did I say I love Philly? Let me say it again! “I Love Philly”. Philadelphia is a city that’s not too big and not too small. […]

Stanton Vocational All Class Reunion Sparks Donations and Fellowship

July 2, 2015 admin 0

Stanton Vocational All Class Reunion Sparks Donations and Fellowship – By Rhonda Silver – The 9th Annual Stanton New Stanton-Stanton Vocational Gala was held this past weekend at the Lexington Hotel and Conference Center. Friday […]

Football Camp A Touchdown to Achieve Success

July 2, 2015 admin 0

Football Camp A Touchdown to Achieve Success – Nease High School grad Mario Butler held his second annual Mario Butler Foundation Football and Cheer Camp, Saturday, June 20th at Mandarin High School. The camp had […]

Local Non-Profit wants to Suit Jacksonville For Success

July 2, 2015 admin 0

Suited For Success, the local nonprofit organization providing business suits and career attire and job readiness training for men in the Jacksonville community seeking employment is partnering with Men’s Wearhouse, one of North America’s largest […]

20th Anniversary of Million Man March Announced

June 26, 2015 admin 0

June 24th Rally for Million Man March 20th Anniversary – #JusticeOrElse

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SCOTUS Rules 5-4 That All 50 States Must Allow Same Sex Marriage

June 26, 2015 admin 0

In what President Barack Obama is calling a “big step toward equality,” the Supreme Court ruled on Friday in favor of same-sex marriage nationwide.

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Mississippi Lawmaker Criticized for Comments About African-Americans

June 26, 2015 admin 0

State Rep. Gene Alday says his recent comments about African Americans were “taken out of context”. WLBT’s Courtney Ann Jackson reports.

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Charleston Shooting: Church Reopens For ‘Healing’ Service

June 26, 2015 admin 0

The historic church where nine people were shot dead reopened its doors early Sunday, with thousands lining up to attend an emotional service less than a week after a massacre that shocked the nation.

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